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First, here is a Charles Lindbergh Flown Cover 6″ x 3.5″ envelope with “Lindbergh Again Flies the Air Mail” handstamp, St. Louis, MO, which the post office cancels on February 20-21,1928. As a matter of fact, the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce sends this letter to A. H. Condron, Chamber of Commerce, Tucson, Arizona.
Notably, in February 1928, Lindbergh flies on a commemorative flight between St. Louis and Chicago. Moreover, this flight is to recreate his early flying days as a mail carrier. By the same token, according to Scott Specialized Catalogue, the stamp issues on June 18, 1927, several months before this usage. Most importantly, this cover has a horseshoe-shape ink stamp which reads “Lindbergh Again Flies the Air Mail” at upper left. Also, this envelope features a 10 cents postal stamp featuring an airplane. Additionally, the cancellation stamp features an airplane!
Western Air Express First Flight Southern Transcontinental Air Mail October 15, 1930 First Day Cover Comparatively, this letter is to A.H. Condron, The Secretary of the Tucson Chamber of Commerce (before zip codes). Correspondingly, Western Air Express sends this letter on October 15, 1930. Additionally, this envelopes includes a 5 cent United States Air Male postal stamp. Southern Transcontinental Route First Air Mail October 15 1930 Tucson, Ariz Route 33 P.O.D.
Also, this is a first day cover to Patsy Crowell on October 30, 1930. Not to mention, it goes on the Southern Transcontinental Route. In addition, it is on the first flight air mail from Tucson, Arizona on Route 33 P.O.D. Correspondingly, Tucson Arizona Post Office cancels this envelope on October 15, 1930 at 10:00 a.m.
Most interestingly, in 1930, Tucson has a population of only 43,331. Equally important, Tucson advertises itself as the center for: education, winter recreation, health recuperation, and maximum sunshine. Additionally, the envelope is among the first air mail via the fair weather route.
In addition, here is a first day cover from Greensboro Chamber of Commerce. Correspondingly, an employee sends this letter to the Tuscon (typo) Tucson Chamber of Commerce. Not to mention, this letter features postal stamps with airplanes and a map of the country portraying airmail. Also, there is a May 1 1928 ink stamp on the envelope.
Winslow Arizona First Flight New York to Los Angeles signed by Postmaster Finally, here is a first day cover featuring the postmaster’s signature. The envelope dates from October 25, 1930. Correspondingly, the back of the envelope says “First Flight Air Mail Through Winslow Ariz. “The Meteor City” Oct. 25th 1930.
